Crime Rates at Ascot Way, Accrington, BB5 2AH

Ascot Way area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ascot Way (BB5 2AH) in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.5% lower than the Barnfield average (285.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ascot Way (BB5 2AH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Spencer Street, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Plantation Street (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.